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Blue Jays signed 1B Daric Barton to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Barton appeared in just 30 games this past season with the A's, batting just .158/.234/.175 with zero homers and five RBI. He's a former first-round pick and highly-ranking first base prospect, but the ship has probably sailed for the 29-year-old. Tue, Dec 16, 2014 04:07:00 PM

Daric Barton has elected free agency.

Still just 29-years-old, the former top prospect appeared in just 30 games with the Athletics in 2014, slashing a putrid .158/.234/.175 with five RBI. Perhaps a change of scenery is what he needs after spending the past nine seasons in the A's organization. Sat, Oct 4, 2014 01:16:00 PM

Barton was designated for assignment on Thursday and cleared waivers. He'll serve as organizational depth in the minor leagues, and should return to the A's at some point during the season. Sat, May 17, 2014 02:08:00 PM

Athletics designated 1B Daric Barton for assignment.

Barton got the boot off the A's 40-man roster Thursday to clear a spot for Kyle Blanks, who was acquired from the Padres for two minor leaguers. Barton owns a pedestrian .247 career batting average and .365 career slugging percentage, but he has a good OBP skillset and is a strong defender at first base. The 28-year-old should draw interest from other teams. Thu, May 15, 2014 02:00:00 PM

Michael Saunders underwent successful surgery on Friday to remove 60% of the meniscus in his left knee and is expected to be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks.

Initially, the team feared he'd be sidelined until around the All-Star break, though the tear wasn't as bad as they had feared and they were able to get by simply trimming the meniscus. With a return set around mid-April, the Jays are no longer forced to scrounge up a suitable replacement and will roll with in-house options to cover left field until Saunders is recovered.